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  • yes adrenal fatigue and food allergies, often gluten grains, dairy, corn etc.If adrenal fatigue, you should be aware that high glycemic foods and processed sugars are as my doc says “death to the adrenals”. So be careful of sweets even if raw, until…
    in sunken in eyes/dark circles Comment by brenilou
  • yes adrenal fatigue and food allergies, often gluten grains, dairy, corn etc.If adrenal fatigue, you should be aware that high glycemic foods and processed sugars are as my doc says “death to the adrenals”. So be careful of sweets even if raw, until…
    in sunken in eyes/dark circles Comment by brenilou
  • great idea marichiesa…. Also, lack of enzymes and low HCL can also be a factor. My husband used to have a terrible problem but with better combining and enzymes he is much more pleasant to be around lol. I read somewhere that you need to start your …
    in Killer Gas- Detox??? Comment by brenilou
  • I’m with RawLibrarian, for info on the whys of raw, get living on Live Green and Jenny’s book is terrific for fast and easy. When you want to move up a step or two, I’m a hugh fan of Renee Loux and Living on Live Food Cuisine but there really is not…
    in raw food books Comment by brenilou
  • Mairzee, I don’t know about the gel. Have you tried raw apple cider vinegar in a little water for your heartburn? Some people find it helps. Yuna, a plant’s toxicity has nothing to do with whether or not it’s organic. Some plants by their nature, mu…
    in Honey VS. Agave Nectar...what's the difference? Comment by brenilou
  • I like the taste of agave so I was disappointed to read the following excerpt from Dr. Mercola’s book, Sweet Deception. ” To explain the truth about agave syrup requires a recounting of history… In the early 1980’s blue agave was grown only for tequ…
    in Honey VS. Agave Nectar...what's the difference? Comment by brenilou
  • I have been llergic to almonds for several years. SO I have subed hazelnuts in all recipes calling for almonds since I started raw 3 years ago. Hazelnuts make a good milk and they also make a fab cheese. You might think it would be dark due to the s…
    in substiture for raw almonds??? Comment by brenilou
  • correction the company is livin’ spoonful. No g. And you can order their crackers on line (livinspoonful.com) but the hummus does not ship.
    in Question on soaked lentils, beans, peas Comment by brenilou
  • The best nutritional info I have found on sprouts is in Steve Meyerowitz’s book on sprouts. (It also has details on how to sprout.) In general most of the nutrients are greatly increased when sprouted. Renee Loux has some good info in her book Livin…
    in Question on soaked lentils, beans, peas Comment by brenilou
  • just one last note that you may already know (but someone reading this may not). There is now something in the medical field they call type 1 1/2. It is a designation that is used for people who have type II but their pancreas has actually stopped p…
    in We are home! Comment by brenilou
  • one last thing: my favorite MD moved to Sedona a year ago and has a practice called RoomService. He sees patients at home rather than in an office. He is an excellent physician and one of the best at treating diabetes with lifestyle. If he is availa…
    in We are home! Comment by brenilou
  • Hi spiritedmama, I previously worked as the program coordinator at a lifestyle treatment center for diabetes. As such I frequently reviewed the lectures and sat in on medical appointments, but understand that I am neither an MD nor an RD. With that …
    in We are home! Comment by brenilou
  • yes I live in Davis, OK. Near Turner Falls and Lake of the Arbuckles. Currently we are in Hendersonville, NC for the summer.
    in Raw Career Advice Needed Comment by brenilou
  • FYI:hallelujah acres is 80% raw and 20% cooked but has a large following. You might checkout eatingintheraw.org. This website belongs to Chef Mandy a personal friend of mine in Edmond. She runs classes out of her home during the school year. Her foo…
    in Raw Career Advice Needed Comment by brenilou
  • teeth grinding can also be an indication of parasites and/or a mineral/vitamin deficiency such as magnesium, or pantothenic acid-a B vitamin. And although you didn’t say if you are chewing on anything other than rubber (ice maybe?) eating of non-foo…
    in Teeth grinding / clenched jaw Comment by brenilou